Jewish Life Thriving at Harvard

Shabbat 1000

Harvard's largest annual Shabbat dinner - please join us for an evening of community, unity, and great food.
Zero pressire. Total pleasure. Shabbat Shalom!

High Holidays 2024

Celebrate the New Year with fellow students, delicious food, and family warmth! Traditional services with modern message. Hebrew-English prayer books. Warm and welcoming!

Humans of HBS

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Featuring HBS professor Arthur Segel

Jewish Women’s Circle Kintsugi & Conversation

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

We look forward to personally welcoming you at Harvard Chabad where you will find warmth, wisdom, and a good time at a home you can call your own! — Rabbi Hirschy and Elkie Zarchi

Jewish Life Thriving at Harvard

What’s Happening This Week at Harvard Chabad

Upcoming Events

Find Your Place

No Matter Where You Are on Your Journey, There’s a Place for You Here

I’m a Student

Shabbat, learning, events, and a vibrant Jewish community.

I’m a Parent

Resources, support, and peace of mind for your Harvard student.

I’m an Alum

Stay connected, give back, and engage with fellow alumni.

I’m a Visitor

Visiting Harvard? Join us for Shabbat, meals, and hospitality.

Harvard Chabad transformed the Jewish experience on campus. It is a home for every Jew at Harvard, a place where students and faculty of all backgrounds and degrees of observance enjoy exploring their Jewish heritage in a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment.

Chinese Dinners

Dine with students from every niche of the Harvard campus over delicious Chinese dinner. Every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 PM

Weekly Shabbat

The weekly Shabbat dinners & lunches at Chabad provide students, from the Harvard Freshman to the Harvard MBA, with an intimate and elegant setting to experience and celebrate the sweetness of Shabbat with great cuisine, spirited conversation, and family warmth.

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Learning Opportunities

Learning is the lifeblood of Judaism; join over three millennia of Jewish learning by the People of the Book! Harvard Chabad hosts numerous opportunities for students to explore Jewish texts and ideas covering a great range of social, political, economic, legal, philosophical, and spiritual themes.

Israel on Campus

Harvard Chabad is dedicated to fostering a deep connection between the Harvard community and Israel. Through educational programming, cultural events, and trips, Harvard Chabad shares Israel's rich history and vibrant culture with our community, creating an informed bond with the Jewish homeland.

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Harvard Square Minyan

Monday + Thursday @ 8:00 AM Breakfast and coffee is served daily following services, with learning opportunities available.

Jewish Leadership Forum

JLF hosts intimate lunch and dinner discussions, fireside chats, and a variety of mentoring opportunities for Harvard students to meet with and learn from exceptional leaders from around the world. The leaders mentor and model leadership to our students, future leaders themselves, so they can help shape a better world.

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